Legal Data Governance Analyst
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60680, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
3B Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Data Security, Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: LEGAL DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)
Type: Contract
Duration: 6-12 Months
Office 365 e-Discovery, Legal Hold Management, Data Governance, Compliance, Data Retention Policies, Power Shell Scripting, Legal Operations, and Documentation.
Legal Data Governance Analyst to join a strategic initiative focused on modernizing legal data retention and e-Discovery processes within Microsoft Office 365
. This position plays a key role in transitioning from legacy litigation holds to a structured, case-based e-Discovery framework. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in legal data workflows, excellent attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills across legal, compliance, and IT teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute the migration of outdated litigation holds to case-specific e-Discovery holds using Office 365 Compliance Center tools.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Account Administration teams to audit, validate, and reassign user-level data holds.
- Investigate and document legacy holds with unclear retention rationale for legal and operational review.
- Create and manage e-Discovery cases
, including custodian assignment, data mapping, and closure processes. - Ensure the secure handling of sensitive and confidential data throughout all project phases.
- Maintain accurate documentation, track project milestones, and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
- Support automation and process improvement initiatives; scripting experience (e.g.,
Power Shell
) is a plus.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with e-Discovery platforms and legal hold management
, preferably within Office 365
. - Solid understanding of data retention policies
, legal preservation
, and compliance standards
. - Proven ability to manage high-volume data reviews across large user populations.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience liaising between technical and legal teams.
- Familiarity with Power Shell scripting for automation and reporting in Microsoft environments.
- Background in Legal Operations
, Compliance
, or Enterprise Data Governance
. - Experience implementing case-based hold tracking and automated disposition workflows
.
- Legal & Compliance Teams
- Account Administration
- Project Leadership
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